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How to get fromKansas City to Churchill Downsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MCI - SDF
    6h 34m
    $141–753

  2. Drive 509 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Churchill Downscar car 509 mi
    8h 32m
    $93–135

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 18m
    $99–180

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    14h 58m
    $152–292

  5. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    19h 18m
    $220–452

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MCI - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    7h 17m
    $233–1,220

  7. Train, bus via Chicago #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    17h 25m
    $192–350

Kansas City to Churchill Downs by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Churchill Downs via St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 13h 18m.

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